Who succeeded Pehr Evind Svinhufvud as President of Finland?
Kysti Kallio
Juho Kusti Paasikivi
Risto Ryti
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
Answer
Kysti Kallio succeeded Pehr Evind Svinhufvud as President of Finland. Kallio was a member of the Social Democratic Party and served as president from 1940 to 1946. She was the first woman to hold the office. During her presidency, Finland was involved in World War II.
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